Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- First World War Memorial
- Mary Ward
- The Mansion House
- The Norman House
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Scarborough Bridge
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Cawood Sword
- The Bar Convent
- First World War York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of All Saints Pavement